Speaker to display George Washington's marble gavel during State of the Union for first time

Source: The Washington Times stories: Politics · Bias: Center Right

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During the State of the Union address Tuesday night, House Speaker Mike Johnson will display the marble gavel that America's first President George Washington used in 1793 to lay the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building.

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Speaker to display George Washington's marble gavel during State of the Union for first time
The Washington Times stories: Politics

Speaker to display George Washington's marble gavel during State of the Union for first time

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During the State of the Union address Tuesday night, House Speaker Mike Johnson will display the marble gavel that America's first President George Washington used in 1793 to lay the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building.